The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35080 sells for about $331,000, or $176 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.91%), a market in balance. Homes take about 31 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,937 a month.
ZIP 35080 — Helena
The Helena housing market remains stable with a median sold price of $331,000 and a competitive environment for buyers. While inventory is limited, the area continues to see steady population and income growth, supporting long-term demand. Some metrics, such as specific tax rates and detailed school ratings, were not determinable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban environment with strong income growth and access to the Birmingham metro area.
Median prices moved down 0.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 31 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 35080
The area is served by the Shelby County School District, which is generally well-regarded within the region.
Helena exhibits strong economic momentum with a population growth rate of 1.8% per year and consistent income growth.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Current Use Valuation: Allows property to be taxed based on its current use value rather than fair market value, potentially reducing the tax burden. Conversion to a non-qualified use triggers revaluation and potential back-tax liability. State (Alabama) — Class III Residential Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the local millage rate. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Class 3 Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is classified as Class 3 and assessed at 10 percent of its fair market value. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala.
Residents primarily commute via highway corridors toward the Birmingham employment core.
The area features access to local parks, trails, and community-focused amenities within the Helena city limits.
The rental market shows steady demand with a 5.16% year-over-year rent growth and a survey yield of approximately 6.5%.
The local economy is supported by a mix of suburban services and proximity to the broader Birmingham-Hoover metropolitan employment base.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on regional highway networks for access to the Birmingham metro area.
Development activity is focused on residential expansion, with ongoing projects like Old Cahaba continuing to shape the local landscape.
Parcels in this ZIP are served by the Shelby County School District.
Data retrieved from Census ACS and related ZIP-level aggregations.
A major residential development and community hub in the area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.